Summer Batik Spinner Quilt

It is finally summer and the days are long and bright. Just perfect for piecing a quick lap size quilt. I thought yellow batik would be perfect for the summer along with a darker batik for contrast and green to surround them all. The "Spinners" pattern is a simple strip piece construction using a dark and a light. I made one for the shop in pastel baby colors, but using the batiks makes the quilt look totally different. We will be offering this class soon, so I hope you will sign up. See you at the Den.

Violets in Bloom

Hello everyone, are we warm enough? This warm weather calls for a small project that is easy to handle. I decided on a hand applique project from one of Mimi Dietrich's lovely applique books. I have a violet plant in my kitchen window that has been blooming for a month now, and when I saw the violets in the book, I was inspired! The fabrics for the leaves, flowers, and flower pot are from the Shadowplay line of fabrics, and the framing fabrics are from Splash. A small project like this is easy to work on while sitting in the yard under the shade tree. Just relaxing and stitching and sipping on a glass of lemonade. See you at the Den!